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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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a calm demeanor
calm determination
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Recent Examples of calm
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Schuyler was impassive and outwardly calm, but in his very calm projected a certain vulnerability.
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Public safety agencies urged calm while offering imprecise predictions of exactly what might occur in a few hours when the waves arrived.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside, calming neutrals and bursts of tropical color surround discerning guests, along with extravagant baths and other contemporary luxuries.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Nonetheless, the analyst said investors should remain calm.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Schuyler was impassive and outwardly calm, but in his very calm projected a certain vulnerability.
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Russian drones were able to penetrate deep into areas Kyiv’s forces once relied upon as oases of calm, and troops struggled to find the personnel and resources to halt a persistent enemy advance.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
Public safety agencies urged calm while offering imprecise predictions of exactly what might occur in a few hours when the waves arrived.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
Verb
Their calls calmed my nerves after finally finding the solitude and then fearing it.
—Kate McMahon, AFAR Media, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside, calming neutrals and bursts of tropical color surround discerning guests, along with extravagant baths and other contemporary luxuries.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
Adjective
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Aston Villa have had a quiet summer, which has led to varying opinions on their floor and ceiling.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sheridan House Inn Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, Sheridan House Inn offers the perfect blend of luxury and comfort.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Looking outside, a lap pool surrounded by lounge chairs offers a serene place to relax.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Just serene, private spaces where men or women can swim separately and privately.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over the course of two weeks, ISIS invaded Sinjar, including my once peaceful village of Kocho, sewing fear and chaos, before killing nearly every Yazidi man in my village and taking women and children into captivity.—
Nadia Murad,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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In a scene from the film, Benedict Wong's school principal character, Marcus, is shown at home with his husband, and viewers get a glimpse at their peaceful life before things take a dark turn.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This journey has been so special full of peace, excitement, and so much grace.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Flowers were a gateway to Murray paying attention to what brought her peace.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, someone with anxious attachment isn’t usually soothed by facts or space.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The liberal elite soothe their guilty consciences at the expense of people who really don’t care what a football or baseball team is called, and then pat themselves on the back for being so enlightened.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
Verb
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On July 17, the Wall Street Journal first revealed a birthday letter book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for Epstein containing messages from Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, fashion designer Vera Wang and billionaire Leon Black, among others.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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This helical strand of molecules allows for information contained in DNA in the nucleus of cells to be delivered to ribosomes where protein synthesis can occur.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The producers of The Valley were right to presume that chaos would ensue when people who’d been partying for 20 years tried to settle into more tranquil, suburban existences.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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The four mile long loop built to connect parts of the city’s new Parks and Boulevards system was tranquil, scenic and offered grand views of the Missouri River below.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Yet for all the nerves, there is great pride in Yoro’s calm and composed performances, which have quickly taken him to the top.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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